3960 Department of Toxic Substances Control
Program Descriptions

13 - HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Hazardous Waste Management program regulates the generation, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste to minimize risks to public health and the environment. The program oversees 124 permitted facilities managing hazardous waste, approximately 980 registered businesses transporting hazardous waste, over 620 facilities/generators subject to corrective actions, and over $1.8 billion in financial assurance. The program monitors hazardous waste transfer, storage, treatment, and disposal facilities for illegal activity; including electronic manifest surveillance and monitoring registered hazardous waste transporters; and, enforces hazardous waste requirement violations found through routine inspections, complaint investigations, and other focused enforcement initiatives. The program also ensures compliance with hazardous waste requirements related to electronic waste fraud and certain consumer products including lead in jewelry and toxic substances in packaging.